Sony forum: Please help with confused reviews on these LED TV's

by: bemgolf July 26, 2012 12:50 AM PDT

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Please help with confused reviews on these LED TV's

by bemgolf - 7/26/12 12:50 AM

I need help from educated people that have expertise in the area of LED Large screen TV's. I really have two TV's that I am looking at. I had about four but have narrowed this down to two.
All reviews on both of my models below say this is true of each. I have talked to several that have these models that they say it is not an issue. Are the people reviewing these using a magnify glass and are so technical that our eyes will not see this issues. I just want an honest opinion here.
What I am wanting:
Main need is picture quality (that means less banding, color uniformity issues, bleeding, shadowing)
Screen Size : 65' (could go larger not smaller)
Type: LED (no plasma too bright in the viewing room and too dark of screen. No burn in possibilities if I do not buy period.
Refresh: 240 hz
Here are my two
1
Sony KDL65HX729
They are saying that this one has dealt with the uniformity issue but has shadowing. They do have the local dimmer along with edge lit backlight to help with uniformity.
2
Samsung UN65D8000
I guess the biggest issue with this one is color uniformity issues they say in the review it is a fabulous TV, then turn around and say it has color uniformity issues. It's like you are even more confused now.
Not that BB is a great place to start but they do list these as the Magnolia series so I am guessing they are the top that BB has to offer. Just wanted to deal with the negatives on each and weight your thoughts.
I have surround sound speakers with a mid line receiver so sound issue will not be a problem. What are your takes on the two sets?
Uses %'s
Sports, TV shows 75
Playstation 3 20
Movies 5
Any recommendations on these two would be appreciated.

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